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Katherine Welch: From Midfield to Newsroom

Ferris State University midfielder Katherine Welch is gaining hands‑on experience in television production, marketing and reporting through dual internships, positioning herself for a future as a sideline reporter.

Jul 10, 2026

Birmingham Legion FC Brings Pro Soccer to Shelby County

Birmingham Legion FC will host a professional soccer match in Shelby County on July 24 at Dunnavant Valley Fields, offering $20 tickets that include general admission, free parking and a Coca‑Cola beverage.

Jul 10, 2026

Messi’s World Cup Heroics Resonate in Buenos Aires Independence Day Mass

During a solemn Independence Day Mass at Buenos Aires Cathedral, Archbishop Jorge Garcia Cuerva quoted Lionel Messi’s post‑tournament message, highlighting unity and collective effort. The ceremony, attended by President Javier Milei, coincided with Argentina’s recent 3‑2 victory over Egypt that secured a World Cup quarter‑final spot. Messi, in his sixth straight World Cup, has scored in every match and tops the tournament’s scoring chart with eight goals.

Jul 10, 2026

Coastal Carolina Announces 2026 Women’s Soccer Schedule

Head coach Pete Cuadrado unveiled a 19‑match fall schedule that blends early home fixtures, road tests against Power‑Five opponents, and a full slate of Sun Belt Conference play culminating in the conference championship in Foley, Ala.

Jul 10, 2026

The Unnecessary Plea: Why Soccer No Longer Needs Validation in America

Fox Sports’ John Strong and Stu Holden recently urged American viewers to keep supporting soccer, but the sport’s rapid rise in broadcast quality makes such pleas redundant. This article explores the progress of soccer coverage, the growth of MLS, and the confident future of sports media.

Jul 10, 2026

Corporate Investment in Youth Soccer: A Spanish Model Sparks U.S. Debate

A recent exchange between former U.S. international Alexi Lalas and Dan Patrick Show producer Seton O’Connor highlights a clash between free‑market ideals and a Spanish corporate‑funded youth academy, raising questions about the role of American tech and retail giants in shaping the sport’s future.

Jul 10, 2026

Corporate Investment in Youth Soccer: A Shift in the American Debate

Alexi Lalas’s recent advocacy for a market‑driven youth soccer system has been challenged by Seton O’Connor, who points to the CF Damm model in Barcelona and suggests that major U.S. corporations could follow suit, raising questions about Lalas’s usual rhetoric.

Jul 10, 2026